Fear and Desire (1953)

Trapped… 4 desperate men and a strange half-animal girl!

Fear and Desire (1953) poster

After their airplane crashes behind enemy lines, four soldiers must survive and try to find a way back to their battalion. However, when they come across a local peasant girl the horrors of war quickly become apparent.

Director: Stanley Kubrick
Genre: Drama, War, Thriller
Runtime: 62 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Gerald Fried
Cinematography: Stanley Kubrick
Editing: Stanley Kubrick
Production: Stanley Kubrick Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $53,000
Original Language: en

Themes

War Veterans and Reintegration, The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations

Keywords

post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd), airplane, soldier, war

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Fear and Desire about?
After their airplane crashes behind enemy lines, four soldiers must survive and try to find a way back to their battalion. However, when they come across a local peasant girl the horrors of war quickly become apparent.
Who directed Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire was directed by Stanley Kubrick.
Who stars in Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire stars Frank Silvera, Kenneth Harp, Paul Mazursky, Stephen Coit, Virginia Leith, David Allen.
How long is Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire is a Drama, War, Thriller film.
What is the budget of Fear and Desire?
Fear and Desire had a budget of $53,000.
Where was Fear and Desire produced?
Fear and Desire was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Fear and Desire?
The themes of Fear and Desire include: War Veterans and Reintegration, The Horror of War and Humanity, Battlefields and Military Operations.